15 warning signs you need help with your debt! |
| | Persistent problems paying bills or over spending mean it may be time to call for help. Here are the warning signs -- and what to do about them. |
| | "You know you need to seek help from a credit counselor when . . ." |
| | It may sound like a comedy routine opener, but for lots of people it's definitely not a laughing matter. Many who are weighed down with debt opt first for self-help, trimming back on spending and keeping a close eye on accounts. But much like losing weight, some people have the willpower to shed a few pounds on their own while others require the help of a personal trainer. When do you need to call in a financial fitness expert? |
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| | Here are 15 instances that could indicate that your balances are getting the better of you and that credit counseling might help.. |
| - | Your credit card balances are rising while your income is decreasing. |
| - | You are only paying the minimum amounts required on your accounts, or maybe even less than the minimums. |
| - | You're juggling bills. For example, you apply for another credit card and use cash advances from it to pay an existing card. |
| - | You have more credit cards than a successful gambler has poker chips |
| - | You are at or perilously near the limit on each of your credit cards. |
| - | You consistently charge more each month than you make in payments. |
| - | You are working overtime to keep up with your credit card payments. |
| - | You don't know how much you owe and really don't want to find out. |
| - | You have received phone calls or letters about delinquent bill payments. |
| - | You are using your credit card to buy necessities like food or gasoline. |
| - | Your credit cards are no longer used for the sake of convenience, but because you don't have money. |
| - | You are dipping into savings or your IRA to pay your monthly bills. |
| - | You are hiding the true cost of your purchases from your spouse. |
| - | You're playing the card game by signing up for every credit card that sends you an unsolicited offer. |
| - | You have just lost your job, or are fearful that you are about to, and are concerned about how you will pay all your bills. |
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